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In Write to the Point, literary critic Sam Leith dispenses the traditional list of dos and don’ts, offering instead a practical guide that balances rule‑based language skills with an ear for effective style. He reviews essential elements—grammar, punctuation, and parts of speech—while encouraging writers to learn when to bend or break those rules for clearer, more persuasive communication. Whether you’re drafting an academic essay, a job application, an email, or a personal message, the book provides actionable techniques that sharpen your writing for any purpose, especially in our mobile, keyboard‑dependent era.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Education & Language/Linguistics
Authors: Sam Leith
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